Ancient philosophy 4018-CW2
During one semester (30 hours) we’ll try to run before we walk in an attempt to reach the most important threads of ancient presocratic philosophy and become familiar with its basic texts, reading some of the few preserved passages of Heraclitus and Parmenides. We will also read rare works by Gorgias and Protagoras. We will stop at Plato and Aristotle, whose works we have in abundance. We will also spend some time among hellenistic philosophers – epicureics, stoics and sceptics and their Roman heirs. We’ll also go through the most eminent representative of neoplatonizm – Plotinus. During discussing further texts, we will focus on embedding them both in the philosophical tradition and Graeco-Roman cultural context.
Type of course
Learning outcomes
Analysing philosophical texts, identifying the main problems, notions and issues in them. Rudimentary knowledge of ancient philosophy.
Attendance (2 unexcused absences allowed – each subsequent one requires an oral test) and active participation. Preparing introductions and reports.
Assessment criteria
Active participation and an individual exam.
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